The Falcon women’s golf team finished a disappointing last place this weekend at the Mid-American Conference Championship at Longaberger Golf Club, in Nashport, Ohio. The event, won by Kent State, saw nine teams complete 72 holes in three days. Following Kent State (1217) was Eastern Michigan (1256) and a tie for third between Akron and Western Michigan University (1297). Rounding out the field were Toledo, Ball State, Ohio University, Northern Illinois and the Falcons. For coach Stephanie Young, it was tough to hide the disappointment of the last place finish. ‘The fall season starts tomorrow. We need to continue to work and get better,’ Young said. ‘We have three new girls next year, and we are returning our entire team as well. But clearly we are disappointed with the finish to the season.’ Not one to make excuses, Young shrugged of the injury to sophomore Megan Bader, who had to withdraw after 36 holes due to an injured back. ‘After playing 36 holes on a long hilly course on Friday, Megan’s back was not able to hold up for the rest of the weekend, but she is only a sophomore and she will be back next season,’ Young said. Dwelling on the positives, Young pointed out junior Megan Gormley was able to post an impressive 78 on the final day of competition, scoring a round and event low for the Falcons. Gormley finished the championship with a +54 (342), assuring that the Falcons were able to lower their team score each round of the tournament. ‘The girls gained a lot of experience’ Young said. ‘Lauren [Glew] and Gormley had some good rounds, especially Gormley. She was able to break 80, which was good.’ There are only so many positives a person can take out of a last place finish and Young made sure her team felt somewhat accountable. ‘We are a no excuses kind of team, and we did not get it done,’ Young said. The Falcons will take the summer off before returning to action at the end of August when the fall season begins.